Executive Support Officer - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

ACT Government

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Canberra, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Executive Support Officer

Full-time Permanent:

Closes: 08 March 2023:

Classification:
Administrative Services Officer Class 6

Salary:
$91,315 - $104,509 plus superannuation

Position No: 60402

Directorate:
Justice and Community Safety

Advertised (Gazettal date): 20 February 2023

BUSINESS UNIT OVERVIEW

The ACT Courts and Tribunal (ACTCT) supports the proper administration of justice by providing high quality support to judicial officers and tribunal members and high-quality services to those using the courts and tribunal.

It provides the Supreme Court, Magistrates Court and ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) with registry, court support, forensic, corporate and strategic services.

The ACTCT is led by the Principal Registrar and CEO appointed under the Court Procedures Act 2004 and has the following business areas:

Executive
Registrar's Office (Supreme Court) includes Registry Operations and the Sheriff's Office
Registrar's Office (Magistrates Court)
Registrar's Office (ACAT) includes ACAT Administration
Corporate Services and Strategy.

NOTE:

The nature of the organisation is such that staff may be exposed to sensitive material or information that may be confronting and culturally sensitive.

ACTCT provides support services and training to assist staff in being culturally aware, resilient and safe in the workplace.

BRANCH OVERVIEW

Executive Branch:

The office of the Executive is responsible for the overarching administration and management of the ACT Courts and Tribunal and providing support to the Courts and its Judiciary and the ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal (ACAT) and its Members.

Corporate Services and Strategy:

The ACTCT Corporate Services and Strategy Branch is responsible for delivering a range of corporate and strategic services that support the operations of each court and ACAT.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Executive Support Officer provides high level administrative support to the Principal Registrar and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Branch Manager, Corporate Services and Strategy (the EBM, CSS).

The Executive Support Officer will maintain high-level confidentiality and discretion, exercise a considerable degree of independence, and consistently exercise sound judgement.

The Executive Support Officer is a critical role within the Office of the CEO and EBM, CSS, supporting them to exercise their functions, and being a significant contributor to the effective administration within the Business Unit.

The Executive Support Officer will have demonstrated high-level experience in office administration, the ability to provide assistance to an executive, and effective oral and written communication skills within a sensitive and secure work environment where confidentiality and discretion is paramount.

The Executive Support Officer will engage in continual problem solving, will have outstanding multi-tasking skills and the capacity to prioritise issues constantly.

In their role, the Executive Support Officer will liaise across the ACT Government and with stakeholders at all levels to achieve shared outcomes within tight deadlines.

Eligibility/Other Requirements:

This position requires a police record check.
This position does not require a preemployment medical.
Two years' experience as an Executive Support Officer in the ACT Public Service is highly desirable.

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How to Apply: Applicants are asked to provide a written response no more than two pages addressing the Professional / Technical Skills and Knowledge and Behavioural Capabilities identified in the Position Description.

Applicants are also asked to provide a current curriculum vitae and provide the names and contact details of two referees.